In the hospital and heading home

Here's some shots while we were in the hospital

Stella had lots of visitors....

Uncle Nathan and Fisher

Proud cousin, Hunter

 Our happy family

 Proud Grandpa B

Kisses from big sister!

All wired up for her hearing test.  She passed with flying colors!

Getting ready to go home

All strapped in, ready to go in the car
 

  In the car.  Such a serious face.  Drive safely, Daddy!

Caroline's first haircut

During the first week that Stella was home, Jeremy and Caroline had a daddy-daughter outing.  He took her to get her first big girl hair cut and then to lunch.   I hated to miss her first time getting some beauty pampering, but I hear she did just fine.

Patiently waiting her turn.  Notice the really bad bangs?  Yeah, that was my attempt at trimming her hair.  Also the reason she had to go to the salon!

  

Outta my way - I'm here for a haircut!

 

A little lollipop worked magic in getting her to sit still!

 Almost done!

 Finished product!  She was so proud of her hair when she got home.  And, she must have forgotten about the bow in her hair because it was still in.  She hasn't kept a bow in her hair in a loooong time.

First bath at the hospital

First bath.  I don't think that's her laughing face!

Shampoo time!

Everyone looking on while Stella gets her first bath





All clean, dry, warm and ready to go meet up with mommy in the room.

She's here!

Stella Joie joined us on Friday, January 28, 2011, weighing in at 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and 20 inches long.  Once we got to the hospital and checked in, she got here pretty quickly.  Actually in record-breaking time compared to Caroline.  The time the pitocin was started until she made her appearance was less than 9 hours.  This made for a very happy mommy and a much easier recovery.  She is very healthy and her big sister has already shown so much love and caring for her.  It makes my heart just melt.  Caroline loves to give her nose kisses, tickle her toes, and share her toys and books with her.  She even tried to share her banana with her the other night.  We are all doing well.

These pictures are all taken less than an hour after her birth. 

First picture!